Director Sever Institute Operations (hybrid) - Engineering

fostonlab.wustl.edu

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $65,900.00 - $112,700.00 annually; bonus/equ...
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Senior-level operations management experience
Strategic planning and execution skills
Quality assurance process improvement
** The Director of Sever Institute Operations at Washington University in St. Louis is a hybrid role responsible for overseeing enrollment management, academic operations, and quality assurance within the Sever Institute. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality program delivery. **

Job Summary

  • The Director leads Sever Institute operations including enrollment management, academic operations, and administration while facilitating collaboration across the unit.
  • This role serves as the primary point of contact for McKelvey Graduate Student Services and manages the hiring and onboarding of over 70 adjunct faculty members.
  • Washington University offers competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Director of Sever Institute Operations at Washington University in St. Louis is a hybrid role responsible for overseeing enrollment management, academic operations, and quality assurance within the Sever Institute. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring high-quality program delivery. **

Salary

Base: $65,900.00 - $112,700.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior-level operations management experience
  • Strategic planning and execution skills
  • Quality assurance process improvement
  • Multi-disciplinary team leadership
  • Enrollment management strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Business development and relationship building
  • P&L management in educational setting
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Tactical execution alongside strategic thinking
  • Experience with Canvas LMS standards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10 years senior-level customer engagement and operations management
  • Master's degree preferred with emphasis in management or quality assurance
  • 10 years quality assurance experience preferred
  • 3 years program development or administrative management experience preferred

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